What Matters Most

By Coleen Sevy -

 

What Matters Most...

I went for an early walk with a friend recently. A pond near my house had some goslings with their parents waddling around the bank of the pond. The parent geese stayed really close to their little ones protecting them from any danger. No one had to tell them that their family was the most important thing to them. It was instinctive, the need to keep their little ones close and prepare them for the day they begin to fly. 

What I Have Learned

This week I have learned that I live with a lot of unnecessary fear! 

As part of a class assignment I was asked these Reflection Questions: 

1. If you pursue your calling with discipline, intentionality, and the help of fellow travelers, what are the chances that your worst case scenario will really happen?

  • Really when I think about it the chances are really low. One of my fears is not being able to learn a new language if I was called with my husband somewhere outside the country on a mission for our church. I have experienced so many times that I was afraid I couldn't do something and found that with the support of my family and the Lords divine intervention I make it through. I can look back and see my fears and see where I am now and what I have learned as I press through the tough stuff and do my best. 
  • I have always wanted to learn the recipe for starting a business and fear that I can't figure it out. I have Ideas but thats where it stops. I don't know where to go from there. If I plan and get the right mentors and help I know I can do it!

2. As you look at your list of fears what themes emerge? What is at the core of what you really fear? Financial ruin? The judgment or disapproval of others? Physical harm? endangering the ones you love? Embarrassment?

  • The theme I see repeat is the lack of knowledge (Technology is hard for me and I never completed my degree. I have been at home many years raising my children and not in the work force). I simply want to do things I am not confident in how to do. What I really fear most is feeling like I'm not smart enough or that for me to do it would be a burden on others like friends or family.

3. What is the risk of taking no action-not following your calling? How do you plan to deal with fear when it pops up on your entrepreneurial journey?

  • The risk of taking no action -not following my calling would mean I would stop learning and growing. I would never reach my stars. I would not become who I really want to be or more importantly what God wants me to be. I would not discover what matters most in life.
This was a deep look into my heart and made me feel very vulnerable.

I have learned that there is a rhythm of life that begins as we choose to discover the destinations we want to arrive at and begin moving toward them. When we live intentionally, gathering the best people around to advise, encourage, support and share what they have learned, we have a much greater chance for success. Combining that with a daily walk with God, allowing him to guide and tutor us, we can trade in our fears for the warmth of peace in his timing and faith in our abilities. Like the baby goslings, we are being watched over, protected and directed.

A few quotes I want to remember: (From Launching Leaders by Steven A. Hitz)

"True freedom is where an individual's thoughts and actions are in alignment with that which is true, correct, and of honor- no matter the personal price." -Bryant H. McGill 

"March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life's path." -Kahlil Gibran

"You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live our your purpose, and to do it courageously." -Steve Maraboli

"I Knew a man, they thought him mad, the more he gave, the more he had." -Anonymous


Family Moments...Pizza Night!  The perfect Mother's Day!





What I Have Yet to Learn

  • I'm still working on squelching my fears. But hey...just look at me... I'm Blogging! Something a month ago I was petrified to do.
  • Still working on time management. It seems when I think I'm doing okay, I find I have more to do.  UUG!
  • I am still working on getting 8 hours sleep and consistent regular exercise...a work in progress.


Spiritual Insights

With all that I was learning this week, I heard a song I haven't heard in a while, by Jason Mraz. It was just what I needed to lighten a long day and reminded me what matters most... listen here.

The Lord has said, "Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. and out of small things proceedeth that which is great." D&C 64:33


Goals for this week

  • Review my time management chart.
  • Review our budget together and set goals.
  • Plan and calendar intentional summer activities.
  • Plan a trip with Bret









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